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Looking for a new recipe for Mother's Day? Here are a few favorites from the Farmers' Almanac.
Make Your Own EggnogRecipe and More! Make your own eggnog this holiday season. It's fun, easy and tasty.
Life, Liberty, and (Iced) Coffee for All!Submit your Iced Coffee Recipe and Learn Coffee's History Share your best iced coffee recipes with us and learn all about coffee in the U.S.
If You are Missing an IngredientEmergency Kitchen Substitutions It never seems to fail. You are preparing a special family dinner and you forgot to pick up a necessary ingredient. Don't fret. There are ways around it.
Learn How to Prepare OnionsFirst appearing in the 2005 Farmers' Almanac A few ways to prepare onions and avoid. Read More
Roasting Pumpkin SeedsAfter carving the pumpkin, you may want to roast the seed for an easy, and tasty treat.
Gingersnaps GaloreWith a few gingersnap cookies, you can turn ordinary pancakes, muffins and other foods into festive holiday treats with the wonderful gingersnap flavor.
Grandma's Cooking How-to'sIf you are experimenting with some new recipes this month, check out these "how-to"s from Grandma Blanche Bianco. She'll teach how to boil pasta, make bechamel sauce and more.
What are Latkes?Here is an old-fashioned dish that is associated with Hanukkah. It is also easy to prepare.
A Sugar Lesson for Sweet CookingBefore you whip up that special dessert, keep in mind that granulated white sugar differs in size, as well as use in the kitchen.
Make Your Own Herbal VinegarEasy and Tasty Suggestions Tired of just plain vinegar? Looking for some good reasons to plant herbs? Check out these easy ways to make herbal vinegar.
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Farmers' Almanac readers elected Apple Pie as America's Dessert. Now check out our top three winning recipes for this tasty pie.
Top Ten Favorite Holiday TreatsFrom the Farmers' Almanac Looking for some fantastic holiday treats to bake or give away as gifts? Check out our Top Ten Favorite recipes here.
Celebrate Spring FlavorsFavorite spring-time recipes. Looking for some new spring-time dishes to try? Check out our picks.
An Onion a Day, May Help Keep Cholesterol DownPeeling away the health benefits of onions. They may make you cry, but onions are healthy for you. Find out how.
Perfect Father's Day FoodsTreat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.
Everything you always wanted to know about a hot dog . . .And then some. What do you call them? Hot dogs, frankfurters, wieners? Learn some trivia about this popular summertime food.
Wonderful WatermelonAlternative ways to eat this sweet treat. Summer's fruit has to be watermelon. Here are some tasty and unusual watermelon recipes worth a try.
Must-Know Kitchen TipsTo Hang on the Fridge Useful tips for in and around the kitchen, from the Farmers' Almanac.
Cooking Terminology and MethodsDredge or dunk? Slice or Julienne? Not everyone knows the difference.
Make Your Own Cooking MixesSave Time and Money Like the convenience of store-bought cookie, cake, brownie and other mixes, but don't like the cost? Here's a solution.
Lips Parched? Try This Natural BalmInstead of purchasing lip balm at the store, try making your own. It's easy.
Can You Name That President?With all this talk about primaries, the Farmers' Almanac editors thought you might enjoy a Presidential Quiz, in honor of Presidents' Day, February 18th.
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Wonder how to deglaze a pan or make bechamel sauce? Grandma Bianco has passed on a few tips for those who may be a bit new to the kitchen.
Best Baking Tips From the Farmers' AlmanacJust in time for Thanksgiving! 'Tis the time to head to the kitchen! The holidays are a great time to bake. Make your time easier by checking out our useful tips.
Who Invented Peanut Butter?March is peanut month! Check out some interesting facts about the inventor of one of the most popular peanut products around - peanut butter!
Where did Ice Cream Come From?You scream . . . I scream . . . We all scream for ICE SCREAM ...but who Screamed first? Learn about the history of this popular dessert.
Apples: A solution for many health issues.They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But did you know apples may help your memory, prevent constipation, assist in digestion and more?!
Candied Cherries Looking for something sweet for your sweetie? Check out this homemade, easy treat.
The Magic of VanillaVanilla is a wonderful flavor. It's used in many recipes, but did you know that it also has many other uses?
No lie George, here’s a good cherry pie!Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?
A Peanut A DayMarch is national peanut month. Find out why you should incorporate peanuts into your daily diet.
Forgotten Cures for a StomachacheHoliday parties and indulging leaving you feeling a little off? Here are some natural cures for upset stomachs.
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(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.
Easy Ways to Preserve Summer's BountyLearn how to enjoy fresh foods all year-long and save money while doing so!
Once a month Household ChoresIs one of your New Year's Resolutions to keep your house cleaner? Here are some ideas that can help.
Prepare and Freeze Fresh Pumpkin EasilyWant to reuse those pumpkins on your steps for a wonderful Thanksgiving pie?
Recipes
A cool, crisp salad adds crunch and contrast to any menu. You can also use dried cranberries and walnuts.
This delicious recipe for eggnog is safe for anyone to drink because the eggs are cooked in a custard.
A loaded baked potato soup recipe, this soup incorporates baking potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream, and other vegetables and seasonings.
A delicious alternative to traditional cherry pie, try this French favorite cherry pie recipe instead you'll be in for a treat!
This really simple roast leg of lamb recipe is perfect for those who have never cooked a leg of lamb. You don't need many ingredients, but the taste is gourmet!
This corn and potato chowder uses whole kernel corn. This recipe can be changed by adding crumbled bacon!
Here's a fabulous recipe using leftover Christmas foods like ham & macaroni.
Use frozen strawberries in this strawberry bread recipe. It's simple, quick and perfect for breakfast!
Candied sweet potatoes are especially good with roasted turkey, and this recipe is extra good.
This recipe gives you a quick and easy way to enjoy the delicious tastes of chicken and asparagus.
Beef and mushrooms cooked in sour cream and served over noodles, this classic recipe has proved itself time and time again.
Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this Spanish rice recipe is a great Mexican side dish
This delightful, red soup from the Ukraine may be served either hot or cold. Through the centuries, the meat base has included chicken, duck, goose, turkey and beef. A favorite recipe uses a fat brisket of beef or flank.
A Southern, all-time favorite. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve this with cornbread!
When it comes to minimum input and maximum output in the kitchen, beer bread is about as good as it gets.
A recipe for fresh tomato sauce for spaghetti. Recipe ingredients include tomatoes, cumin, parsley, garlic, salt, mushrooms and ...
This sweet and sour pot roast is flavored with onions, vinegar, brown sugar, and other seasonings.
This is the basic appetizer that my family grew up with. It was served on holiday occasions.
Swedish meatballs can be served as an appetizer or at dinner with steamed rice and a vegetable.
Made ahead, a bowl of this salad would make a well-rounded lunch, or dinner for one of those too-busy-to-cook nights.
This golden chicken will remind you of Mom and home - there's nothing quite like a crispy piece topped with creamy gravy and mashed potatoes on the side.
This is a classic cornbread recipe that can be used in cornbread stuffing, or just eaten plain with butter or honey.
Traditionally, gumbo begins with a roux of butter and flour. Toasting the flour in a dry pan on the stove provides a flavorful roux in this Creole specialty.
This traditional apple, walnut and chopped celery salad is great with chicken.
Make this incredibly delicious drink and enjoy it while trimming the Christmas tree.
A dish that is incredibly easy to prepare, and yet great tasting. Stud with cloves for a festive look.
Bread Pudding, first known as a "poor man's pudding", is an old fashioned dessert that has been popular for a long time.
This pound cake has a big splash of lemon flavor and is appropriate for any occasion.
The aromatic signals that broadcast from a slow simmering Brunswick Stew brings everyone into the kitchen anxious for a taste.
Here is a rich, comforting dessert from Eastern Europe. Its flavor comes from chewy raisins and fragrant nutmeg.
These potatoes are a real crowd pleaser. Great for breakfast with a side of eggs or served up as a hearty entree for dinner.
These are great any time of year. Plus, they’ll leave your house smelling divine.
Leeks and onions sweated in butter are simmered in chicken broth with thinly sliced potatoes in this smooth soup with heavy cream. Serve cold.
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Serve these with fresh sliced onions and tomatoes, hot cornbread and butter. A heavenly meal for a Texan, a Southerner or anyone who can enjoy a meal that doesn't necessarily include a big hunk of meat.
For this Spanish recipe, it is convenient to have a hand mixer with chopping blades, a food processor or a blender. This gazpacho can be garnished with minced vegetables and parsley or a dollop of sour cream.
The king of all table birds is the turkey. Although it is appearing more often at times other than Thanksgiving and Christmas, the turkey deserves an appearance regularly in the daily diet. Not only is it mighty good eating, it's a valuable source of proteins, vitamin B and iron. And it's low in calories.
These refrigerator rolls can be made with leftover mashed potatoes. After the dough is made, shape rolls into a variety of styles.
Sliced pork cooks faster than a whole tenderloin, and this pear- cranberry sauce not only has wonderful flavor, but it's also quick and easy.
Roasted potatoes coated with olive oil and your favorite herbs, are always a crowd pleaser.
Here is an old fashioned Eastern European dish that should be revived. It is nourishing and easy to prepare, and a platter of these - served with sour cream and applesauce - is wonderful!
In the south, and particularly in the mountains, chow-chow is a favorite relish to be eaten with a bowl of pinto beans!
Scrumptious fresh clams, hearty potatoes and creamery butter, this classic may sweep your taste buds out to sea.
Salmon is readily available. This is a fast and easy meal to prepare.
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This dish is prepared in a very similar way to grilled breaded swordfish in this section.
Polenta is just cornmeal. It was something my mother made often. She made it instead of potatoes, and it was incredibly delicious. It is a dish that was quite common in Florence, her native region of Italy.
This is a wonderful dish from my grandma, Blanche Bianco. It's pretty and you need just one pot.
Delicious and super simple to make! This is the stuffing to make if you're looking for simplicity in your stuffing.
The aroma of apples and cinnamon make this apple dumpling recipe delicious to make and to eat!
When apples are in season, there's nothing finer than a simple apple cake. Although easy to make, this cake is anything but ordinary.
Treat your family like royalty with this deliciously elegant casserole. A majestic combination of tender chicken, wild rice, slivered almonds, and mushrooms.
Sweet, rich, and crunchy. This Southern recipe is a wonderful alternative to candied yams.
In Britain, pickled onions and pickled eggs are often sold in pubs and fish & chip shops.
Give your holiday cheeseball a zesty new flavor by adding some of your own favorite spices, nuts, meats and more.
Dumplings may be any of a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and savory, in several different cuisines. They are either made from balls of dough or are flattened and sliced.
This Spanish eggs recipe makes a delicious breakfast. Easy to make, the recipe calls for fresh ingredients to make this entree perfect.
I am not much of a dessert eater, but this is one of my favorites to make and to bring to someone as a gift.
This classic side dish of lima beans, corn kernels and sweet peppers can be modernized with additional vegetables
So easy to fix — so sure to please! Start with a loaf pound cake, slice into layers, spread with frosting, slice crosswise — and you have a dainty, pick-up dessert.
This looks like a very fancy side dish, but is actually easy to do. Definitely a unique way to serve potatoes.
This mashed potato recipe turns this classic comfort food into a mouthwatering creation.
Great recipe that is good with ice cream, or sold at a bazaar! These are good any time of year.
Looking for a new twist for asparagus? Surprise your guest with this recipe.
Frequently paired with seafood, habaneros are used in shrimp, scallop and fish dishes.
If you are serious about chicken wings this recipe not only makes a large quantity, but the flavors in this recipe are fantastic.
Videos
Patti Moreno reveals her simple recipe for a delicious rabbit meat entree.
In order tho keep clamming a viable way of life, Walter Ward started a clam co-op. Bobby Anderson shows us his secret clam digs and shares a treasured family recipe.
Rosemary is a shrub that's a member of the mint family and is commonly found growing near the ocean.
This Unique cookbook shop reunites chefs with long-lost recipes, found on shelves bursting with rare and out-of-print cookbooks.
Patti uses fresh basil from her garden as she demonstrates her favorite pesto sauce recipe.
What's in a Garden Girl Salad? Patti shows us these simple steps to creating a delicious salad with ingredients anyone can grow in a home garden.
This visit to the Farmers' Almanac TV Kitchen brings you a mouth-watering recipe for Cranberry Orange Loaf.
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Watch as cows are milked at The Strauss Family Dairy and then follow the milk to the Cowgirl Creamery where it's turned into some of the best cheese in the world. Waste turns into wonder in artist, Wally Warren's hands....
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